#child-independence tag

Why Aren't Kids More Independent?

Kids are less independent due to screens and parental restrictions.

Maturity develops through responsibility, not just preparation.

Parenting

I let my 2 young kids walk to sports practice by themselves. Other kids started asking their parents if they could join them.

Encouraging independence in children through walking can be a rewarding experience that enhances their confidence and autonomy.

Safety preparations and trust in children's choices are key factors when allowing kids to walk unaccompanied.

fromBusiness Insider

3 months ago

Parenting

I live on an island in Maine where kids still get to be kids. They play unsupervised, and the community looks after them.

Children in North Haven are given the independence to explore outdoors, reflecting parental trust and community values.

fromBusiness Insider

5 months ago

Parenting

I let my 2 young kids walk to sports practice by themselves. Other kids started asking their parents if they could join them.

Encouraging independence in children through walking can be a rewarding experience that enhances their confidence and autonomy.

Safety preparations and trust in children's choices are key factors when allowing kids to walk unaccompanied.

fromBusiness Insider

3 months ago

Parenting

I live on an island in Maine where kids still get to be kids. They play unsupervised, and the community looks after them.

Children in North Haven are given the independence to explore outdoors, reflecting parental trust and community values.

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fromScary Mommy

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Mom Arrested After Letting Her 10-Year-Old Walk Alone Into Town

A mother in Georgia was arrested for allowing her son to walk alone to a nearby town, highlighting tensions over child independence and safety.

fromTODAY.com

7 months ago

Parenting

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard gave their kids the ultimate freedom at a Copenhagen theme park: 'Didn't see them for seven hours'

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard promote 'free-range parenting' by allowing their daughters to explore alone during a family trip, enhancing their independence and family enjoyment.

fromStreetsblog

7 months ago

Bicycling

Opinion: Unlock Central Park's Shared Path to Get Kids Biking to School - Streetsblog New York City

Central Park's lack of bike paths hinders student biking commutes, despite its numerous benefits for health, independence, and academic performance.

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Why Aren't Kids More Independent?

I let my 2 young kids walk to sports practice by themselves. Other kids started asking their parents if they could join them.

I live on an island in Maine where kids still get to be kids. They play unsupervised, and the community looks after them.

I let my 2 young kids walk to sports practice by themselves. Other kids started asking their parents if they could join them.

I live on an island in Maine where kids still get to be kids. They play unsupervised, and the community looks after them.

Mom Arrested After Letting Her 10-Year-Old Walk Alone Into Town

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard gave their kids the ultimate freedom at a Copenhagen theme park: 'Didn't see them for seven hours'

Opinion: Unlock Central Park's Shared Path to Get Kids Biking to School - Streetsblog New York City

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#child-independence